Guide What happens if you don't pay your Council Tax?

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7. What happens at the hearing?

The court only considers whether you are liable to pay the Council Tax, not your ability to pay. If you are liable to pay and have not done so, the magistrates will grant a liability order.

When the liability order is granted, an additional cost of £10 will be added to your bill, bringing the costs so far to £52.